Democrats are building on the blue wave of 2018 and they're doing it in places like Virginia, Texas, and Mississippi—with your help.

We asked for your help for eleven candidates in their quest to flip the Virginia legislature, and you've stepped up to the tune of $148,171.74.

When we asked for help for Eliz Markowitz to kickstart turning Texas blue in 2020 with next week's special election, you answered. You've contributed $19,908.96 to her campaign.

And then we asked for a last-minute, true leap of faith in Mississippi. In the deepest red of the deep south, Jennifer Riley Collins is poised to make history in a bid to become attorney general. Knowing the odds, but believing in her plan, you jumped in with $18,423.62.

With just four days to go, it's time to shift that enthusiasm to the ground, and help these campaigns Get Out the Vote. If you live in Virginia, or Texas, or Mississippi, you can volunteer in person. But if you care about these campaigns and don't live there, we've got you covered. The great thing about living in the 21st century is "ground" means wherever you can reach with your cell phone.

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